Proposed Scottish Borders Local Development Plan Examination Report to Scottish Borders Council – 30 October 2015 REPORT ISSUES REPORTER’S RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE NO

Proposed Scottish Borders Local Development Plan Examination Report to Scottish Borders Council – 30 October 2015 REPORT ISSUES REPORTER’S RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE NO

Proposed Scottish Borders Local Development Plan Examination Report to Scottish Borders Council – 30 October 2015 REPORT ISSUES REPORTER’S RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE NO 001 Chapter 2: Meeting the Challenges for I recommend that the following modifications be made: 3 the Scottish Borders: Section on 1. On page 10 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust the last sentence of paragraph 2.3 so that it Demographics reads: “The combination of an up to date development plan with an effective and generous supply of land for housing, and the current economic downturn means that the land required to deal with future housing need is modest.” 2. On page 10 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust key outcome 1 so that it reads: “Key Outcome 1: The continued provision of an effective housing land supply to ensure that a generous housing land supply is maintained.” 002 Chapter 2: Meeting the Challenges for I recommend that the following modification be made: 6 the Scottish Borders: Infrastructure 1. On page 12 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust the last sentence of paragraph 2.9 so that it reads: “The potential for a better rail service for the Berwickshire communities with a rail halt at Reston has been the subject of further study by SEStran. Transport Scotland has included improved rail services between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed, incorporating a potential halt at Reston, as a priced option within the Invitation to tender for the next Scotrail franchise.” 003 Chapter 2: Meeting the Challenges for I recommend that the following modifications be made (see also issue 17): 8 the Scottish Borders: Section on Climate 1. On page 24 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust paragraph 1.1 so that it reads: Change “The aim of the policy is to ensure that all new development, not just housing, is of a high quality and respects the environment in which it is contained. The policy does not aim to restrict good quality modern or innovative design but does aim to ensure that it does not negatively impact on the existing buildings, or surrounding landscape and visual amenity of the area. In some locations, the local environment will be more sensitive to change than in others. The policy aims to help tackle the causes and impacts of climate change, reduce resource use and moderate the impact of development on the environment.” 2. On page 24 of Volume 1 Policies, add 2 paragraphs at the end of the supporting text, after paragraph 1.4, to read: “…1.5 Local authorities, particularly via Building Standards, have a key role in helping to meet the Scottish Government’s target for nearly carbon zero homes and buildings by 1 Proposed Scottish Borders Local Development Plan Examination Report to Scottish Borders Council – 30 October 2015 REPORT ISSUES REPORTER’S RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE NO 2016. At March 2013, the Buildings Standards target is a 30% carbon dioxide reduction from 2007 levels. The 2003 Building (Scotland) Act allows Scottish Ministers to regulate for the purpose of furthering the achievement of sustainable development. This is achieved through the Building Standards system whereby sustainability is embedded into the Technical Standards. Mandatory parts of the standards deliver sustainability in a number of areas such as energy efficiency, surface water drainage, sound insulation, durability and protection of buildings, access and water saving measures. 1.6 The standards also offer the possibility for developers to go beyond these minimum standards and obtain recognition for achieving higher performance standards in areas such as further reduction of carbon dioxide levels, low and zero carbon technologies, grey water recycling, smart heating controls, building flexibility and adaptability, enhanced sound insulation, recycling facilities and security. Low and zero carbon technologies can be renewable energy sources such as solar panels and micro wind, heat pumps, combined heat and power and district heating infrastructure, and equipment such as mechanical ventilation and heat recovery which uses fossil fuels but results in significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions overall. The Building Standards application forms request confirmation of the levels of higher performance sustainability standards the applicant wishes to achieve.” 3. On page 24 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust policy PMD2 so that it reads: “All new development will be expected to be of high quality in accordance with sustainability principles, designed to fit with Scottish Borders townscapes and to integrate with its landscape surroundings. The standards which will apply to all development are that: SUSTAINABILITY (a) In terms of layout, orientation, construction and energy supply, the developer has demonstrated that appropriate measures have been taken to maximise the efficient use of energy and resources, including the use of renewable energy and resources such as District Heating Schemes and the incorporation of sustainable construction techniques in accordance with supplementary planning guidance. Planning applications must demonstrate that the current carbon dioxide emissions reduction target has been met, with at least half of this target met through the use of low or zero carbon technology,… “ 2 Proposed Scottish Borders Local Development Plan Examination Report to Scottish Borders Council – 30 October 2015 REPORT ISSUES REPORTER’S RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE NO 004 Chapter 2: Meeting the Challenges for I recommend that the following modification be made: 18 the Scottish Borders: Section on 1. On page 12 of Volume 1 Policies, delete the last sentence of paragraph 2.13, and Environment replace it with a new sentence which reads: “The careful management and control of development through the policies in place helps to ensure the continued attractiveness of the area for residents, visitors, tourists, and business.” 005 General: Increased Flood Risk No modifications. 22 006 General: Critique of Housing Land I recommend that the following modification be made: 24 Position & Central Strategic Development 1. On page 17 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust paragraph 3.13 so that it reads: Area: Spatial Strategy “3.13 Future development is focussed on the extension of the main towns of the strategic development areas and they will continue to be the main focus for housing growth within the Borders through the identification of potential areas for longer term growth. The plan seeks to identify a generous land supply at all times, and to meet the housing land requirement for the Scottish Borders as set by the SESplan Strategic Development Plan and Supplementary Guidance on Housing Land. The detail of this approach is set out in Appendix 2. Opportunities are identified across the whole area, but there is recognition that there are limitations to further development in the inner core area, where substantial housing development has been previously planned.” 007 General: Eastern Strategic Development No modifications. 28 Area/Eastern Hub/Eastern Spatial Strategy 008 General: Environment & Climate No modifications. 30 Change Issues within Vision, Aims & Spatial Strategy Section 009 General: Longer Term Mixed Use No modifications. 34 Development within Central SDA 010 General: Omission of Newcastleton from No modifications. 37 Central Spatial Strategy (& Central Strategic Development Area) 011 General: Quality & Quantity of Business No modifications. 39 & Industrial Land at Tweedbank 012 General: Reference to Green Networks No modifications. 41 3 Proposed Scottish Borders Local Development Plan Examination Report to Scottish Borders Council – 30 October 2015 REPORT ISSUES REPORTER’S RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE NO within Vision Statement 013 Chapter 3: Vision, Aims & Spatial I recommend that the following modification be made: 43 Strategy (page 17) 1. On page 17 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust the first and last sentences of paragraph 3.17 so that they read: “3.17. The roads infrastructure will require further improvement, particularly the A7 (including the provision of a Selkirk By-pass, which is a long term council aspiration), and A68. With the addition of the new Borders railway, the Galashiels Transport Interchange and the new stations at Tweedbank and Stow there will be excellent connection to business and employment markets in the Central Belt. The council also has a long term aspiration to see the future extension of the Borders Railway from Tweedbank to Carlisle via Hawick.” 014 Chapter 3: Vision, Aims & Spatial I recommend that the following modifications be made: 45 Strategy (page 19) 1. On page 19 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust the first sentence of paragraph 3.32 so that it reads: “The council has a long term aspiration for the dualling of the A1 to enhance connectivity to Edinburgh and Newcastle and beyond. This would provide considerable benefit to a number of local businesses in Berwickshire that are involved with fresh, perishable produce that requires to reach market quickly. Future development potential would be further enhanced if a rail station was delivered on the East Coast Mainline to serve the Berwickshire area at Reston.” 2. On page 20 of Volume 1 Policies, adjust the key of the Eastern Spatial Strategy diagram (figure 10) by replacing the reference to the “dualling of A1,” with the words “Future dualling of A1.” 015 Chapter 3: Vision, Aims & Spatial I recommend that the following modification be made: 47 Strategy 1. On page 127 of Volume 1 Policies, add a paragraph after paragraph 1.4 of the supporting text for Policy IS4, Transport Development and Infrastructure, which reads: “1.5 In dealing with development proposals, account will be

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